MANCHESTER UNITED have a secret weapon that may be the key to winning Jude Bellingham’s career.
England is attracting the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs and is expected to leave this summer.
Borussia Dortmund have imposed a value of £130 million on the midfielder, which has deterred Liverpool’s interest, but United are still in the fight.
And United would possibly have a secret weapon in the form of new director of football negotiations Chris Hargreaves, according to the Daily Mail.
The former Adidas executive was appointed last month after Matt Judge left last year.
Hargreaves will negotiate deals for the club and reportedly agreed to terms with United and will start ahead of the summer move window.
In the past, he worked as a marketing director at Adidas and focused on players and selection, and dealt with several major clients in addition to Bellingham.
And United hope that will give them a hand in the war to point the finger at the 19-year-old.
It comes as Real Madrid are about to send officials to Germany to try to lure Bellingham to the club.
They are meant to have a “direct” line of communication with the former Birmingham star.
Manchester City also love the prodigy and began making efforts to sign him last October.
The club invited Bellingham to the dressing room after a 0-0 draw with Dortmund and presented him with a blouse signed by Erling Haaland.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly made signing Bellingham his priority and City are convinced they are winning a bidding war that may also see Chelsea fight for his signature.
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